Essex FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) has announced that the next meeting of its Witham Network Group will be held on Friday 27 January 2012 at Mezzo and Monni’s, Newland Street, Witham from 4:30PM until 6:30PM.

Essex FSB’s Witham Network Group Coordinator, Ian Cass, said: “The aim of the Essex FSB Witham Network Group, which is in partnership with Witham and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is to encourage businesses in the Witham area to work together as part of the Essex FSB Keep Trade Local campaign.

“By building relationships with other Witham businesses you are essentially increasing your sales force without having to pay for extra staff.

“Through working together in this way Witham businesses can help each other cope with the current economic challenges and continue providing goods and services for local people.”

Bookings can be made at http://essexfsbwithamnetworkgroup.eventbrite.com

The FSB represents more than 200,000 business people across the United Kingdom and is the largest single organisation representing business interests in the country.

The North East Essex Branch FSB represents the interest of small businesses in the Braintree, Witham and Tendring Council areas – which includes Braintree, Clacton-on-Sea, Witham, Frinton-on-Sea, Harwich and Witham.